A bill for an act prohibiting a court from ordering payment of a postsecondary education subsidy for a child under a dissolution of marriage temporary order or final judgment or decree, and providing for application to existing orders, judgments, and decrees.(See SF 513.)

This bill prohibits courts in Iowa from requiring parents to pay for their child's postsecondary education costs as part of divorce proceedings. This applies both to temporary orders and final judgments. The bill also states that it will affect existing court orders regarding education subsidies.

Supporters of the bill argue that it protects parents from being financially burdened by education costs during the stressful time of divorce. They believe that focusing on immediate needs and obligations is more important than long-term educational subsidies, allowing families to stabilize after separation.

Critics contend that this bill undermines children's access to higher education by removing financial support during a crucial time. They argue that education costs should be considered in divorce proceedings to ensure that children have the opportunity to pursue their academic goals, regardless of their parents' marital status.